continuing resolution

The U.S. House approved a stopgap spending bill to keep the government operational through December 4, avoiding a shutdown before the November midterms. The measure, passed along party lines, will face revisions in the Senate, where bipartisan negotiations are anticipated to finalize funding before the Oct. 1 fiscal year start.

The US House of Representatives approved a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown until 4 December, with the vote passing 220-205. The bill aims to avoid a contentious issue before the November midterm elections and now moves to the Senate for bipartisan approval.

The House passed a temporary funding bill to keep the government operational through Dec. 4, avoiding a potential shutdown ahead of midterm elections. The party-line vote of 220-205 was driven by GOP leaders aiming to prevent voter dissatisfaction and prioritize a separate $95 billion defense and elections bill. Democrats criticized the measure as one-sided and lacking bipartisan negotiation.

The House has passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government until Dec. 4, allowing the government funding debate to be postponed past the midterm elections. The measure now moves to the Senate, where it may encounter challenges.

The House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to extend federal funding until Dec. 4, avoiding a government shutdown until after the November midterms. The 220-205 vote largely split along party lines, with nearly all Republicans supporting the bill and most Democrats opposing it. House Republicans framed the measure as avoiding chaos before elections, while Democrats criticized it for potential funding flexibility issues.

The House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to extend federal funding until Dec. 4, avoiding a government shutdown until after the November midterms. The bill passed 220 to 205, with most Republicans supporting it and nearly all Democrats opposing it. Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans aim to prevent a spending fight before the midterms, while Democrats criticized the measure for potential funding flexibility issues.

Senate Republicans are considering a separate stopgap spending bill as House Republicans advance their own funding measure to keep the government operational until after the midterm elections. Senate Democrats and Republicans have discussed a Senate-specific stopgap bill with exceptions to avoid service disruptions, while House GOP leaders cite Senate delays as a reason to push their legislation. Senate Democratic leader Patty Murray expressed concerns about potential flaws in the House bill but acknowledged bipartisan efforts to explore alternatives.

Senators James Lankford and Maggie Hassan propose the 'Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026' to eliminate shutdowns by automatically enacting a Continuing Resolution if Congress fails to pass funding bills. The act would require Congress to remain in session until budget negotiations conclude, ensuring federal workers and programs remain funded.